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Celtic vs BSC Young Boys Prediction & Betting Tips - Champions League
by Devesh Jaganath in Champions League Predictions
Celtic will be hoping to remain in playoff contention in the Champions League when they play host to Young Boys at Celtic Park on Wednesday night. The Hoops are in 21st place while YB are bottom of the League Phase standings and cannot qualify for the next round regardless of the outcome in their next two games. Check out our match prediction below!
This match will be the first meeting between these sides in three decades, having last met in the 1993-94 UEFA Cup where Celtic won the two-legged encounter 1-0 here in Glasgow. Spanning all European competitions, Young Boys have yet to taste victory in Scotland, with their last match in the country ending in a 1-1 draw to Rangers in December 2019 in the Europa League.
With the home advantage and nine points separating these two, the hosts are massive favourites in this match. Let’s take a look at some key stats and trends to consider in this encounter.
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The Best Betting Odds for Celtic v BSC Young Boys Match
| Bookmaker | 1 | X | 2 | Bonus up to |
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1.33 | 5 | 9 |
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1.33 | 5.5 | 8 |
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1.35 | 5.25 | 8 |
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1.35 | 5.93 | 8.9 |
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1.35 | 5.93 | 8.9 |
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1.32 | 5.75 | 8 |
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1.32 | 5.65 | 8.3 |
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1.32 | 5.65 | 8.3 |
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1.34 | 5.8 | 8 |
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1.32 | 5.65 | 8.3 |
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1.34 | 5.8 | 8.2 |
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1.3 | 5.5 | 9 |
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1.31 | 5.95 | 9.3 |
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1.33 | 5 | 8 |
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1.34 | 5.9 | 8.5 |
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1.33 | 5.75 | 7.5 |
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1.3 | 5.75 | 9 |
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What is the prediction for the football match between Celtic and BSC Young Boys?
Our prediction for the Celtic vs BSC Young Boys match is: Celtic wins & over 1.5.
Probabilities according to our algorithm* of possible 1X2 football predictions and best odds for the match on 22/01/2025 between Celtic and BSC Young Boys in Champions League :
- The Sportytrader ⭐ algorithm estimates a probability of 64.24% for a win of Celtic against BSC Young Boys with odds of 1.35 at Ladbrokes.
- The probability according to Sportytrader ⭐ for a draw between Celtic vs BSC Young Boys is 24.06% with odds of 5.95 at Betsson.
- Our prediction model gives a 11.7% chance ⭐ for a win of BSC Young Boys vs Celtic with odds of 9.3 at Betsson.
Celtic vs BSC Young Boys Form
Celtic and BSC Young Boys's standings in the Champions League
| Teams | Pts | P | W | D | L | GD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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21
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9 | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
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36
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0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 6 | -19 |
Celtic and BSC Young Boys Last Matches
4/6 (67%)
1/6 (17%)
1/6 (17%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
18 Jan 2025 - Scottish Cup
14 Jan 2025 - Scottish Premiership
11 Jan 2025 - Scottish Premiership
8 Jan 2025 - Scottish Premiership
5 Jan 2025 - Scottish Premiership
2 Jan 2025 - Scottish Premiership
5/6 (83%)
1/6 (17%)
0/6 (0%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
18 Jan 2025 - Scottish Cup
8 Jan 2025 - Scottish Premiership
5 Jan 2025 - Scottish Premiership
29 Dec 2024 - Scottish Premiership
26 Dec 2024 - Scottish Premiership
15 Dec 2024 - Scottish League Cup
2/6 (33%)
3/6 (50%)
1/6 (17%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
14 Jan 2025 - Scottish Premiership
11 Jan 2025 - Scottish Premiership
2 Jan 2025 - Scottish Premiership
22 Dec 2024 - Scottish Premiership
10 Dec 2024 - Champions League
4 Dec 2024 - Scottish Premiership
3/6 (50%)
1/6 (17%)
2/6 (33%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
18 Jan 2025 - Super League
15 Jan 2025 - Clubs Friendlies
10 Jan 2025 - Clubs Friendlies
10 Jan 2025 - Clubs Friendlies
7 Jan 2025 - Clubs Friendlies
15 Dec 2024 - Super League
3/6 (50%)
1/6 (17%)
2/6 (33%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
18 Jan 2025 - Super League
15 Jan 2025 - Clubs Friendlies
10 Jan 2025 - Clubs Friendlies
10 Jan 2025 - Clubs Friendlies
7 Jan 2025 - Clubs Friendlies
15 Dec 2024 - Super League
1/6 (17%)
1/6 (17%)
4/6 (67%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
11 Dec 2024 - Champions League
7 Dec 2024 - Super League
4 Dec 2024 - Schweizer Cup
23 Nov 2024 - Super League
9 Nov 2024 - Promotion League
6 Nov 2024 - Champions League
Celtic - BSC Young Boys: Form Analysis
Celtic made a dream start to their Champions League campaign, beating Slovan Bratislava 5-1 at home before being humbled by Borussia Dortmund 7-1 on the road in week two.
However, since then, the Bhoys have remained unbeaten, drawing three and winning one of their last four in the competition, with their most recent match ending goalless against Dinamo Zagreb.
The Hoops are also unbeaten in their three home games to date (W2 D1 L0), and have not tasted defeat at this venue in any competition since mid-December 2023.
The hosts have scored nine goals in three Champions League games at home this season!
Meanwhile, Young Boys are one of only three teams in the Champions League that have yet to earn a single point and they will now play out their final two matches as a mere formality.
Chief among YB’s issues in the competition has been their woeful defence, which has shipped a massive 22 goals in six games, including 11 in their last two matches alone against Atalanta and Stuttgart.
The visitors also struggled mightily on the road before the December break, losing six of their last nine away games across all competitions while failing to score in four of those games.
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Celtic & BSC Young Boys Squad Analysis
Odin Thiago Holm has now missed the last 26 matches for Celtic owing to a calf problem sustained back in September last year. He is likely to miss the majority of the season as well.
The hosts will also have to make do without the services of James Forrest, who injured his foot ahead of the December break and is only expected to return to training sometime next month.
Daizen Maeda has scored three goals in his six Champions League games this season!
Young Boys have two long-term absentees in the forms of Abdu Conte and Facinet Conte, both of whom did their cruciate early in the season and have been ruled out for the remainder of the campaign.
Saidy Janko has not featured at all this term and is out for the foreseeable future, while Christian Fassnacht picked up a knock in preseason and is listed as a major doubt.
Most goals and assists
Celtic
BSC Young Boys
N. Kuhn
(11 Goals)
, 
K. Furuhashi
(11 Goals)
S. Ganvoula
(6 Goals)
A. Engels
(3 Assists)
A. Virginius
(2 Assists)
, 
D. Males
(2 Assists)
Celtic and BSC Young Boys Stats in Champions League
Celtic - BSC Young Boys Key Points
- Celtic have won seven of their last 10 matches across all competitions.
- Celtic have not lost a home game in over a year.
- Celtic have scored two or more goals in each of their last seven home matches.
- Young Boys have lost all six Champions League games this season.
- Young Boys have conceded two or more goals in five of their six matches in this competition.
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Our Celtic vs BSC Young Boys Prediction
With no points after six rounds and having shipped a woeful 22 goals, including 11 in their last two in this competition, it is fairly difficult to make much of a case for the visitors in this one.
Celtic Park has been a fortress for the Hoops for over a year now and they will know that a win here will put them in a very advantageous position to secure their spot in the next round of the competition. Our Celtic vs Young Boys prediction is Celtic wins & over 1.5.
Celtic vs BSC Young Boys - Other Interesting Predictions
Celtic over 2.5
Celtic have scored three or more goals in seven of their last 10 home matches across all competitions, while Young Boys have conceded three or more in four of their six Champions League games.
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Celtic vs BSC Young Boys match : Frequently asked questions
The Champions League match between Celtic and Young Boys will be played on January 22 at 20:00 GMT.
The Champions League match between Celtic and Young Boys will take place at Celtic Park in Glasgow.
The Champions League match between Celtic and Young Boys will be broadcast on TNT Sports in the UK.
Alternatively, you can stay up to the minute with all the Champions League Livescores right here on SportyTrader!
Rohit Saggi will take charge of this match, with the assistance of Morten Jensen, Anders Olav Dale and Kristoffer Hagenes as the fourth official.
All tips are fully researched and given in good faith, but profits cannot be guaranteed.
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